DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 4, 2024) — The annual bi-state Red, White, and Boom! will be held on July 3, 2024. Family-friendly activities will take place that evening in downtown Davenport and Rock Island. At 9:30PM, fireworks will be shot, in sync to music broadcast on 97X, from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River.
Spectators can watch from free viewing areas along the riverfront including LeClaire Park in Davenport or Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. Bring your own lawn chair.
There will be plenty of activities on both sides of the river for families to enjoy ahead of the fireworks display. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
DAVENPORT ACTIVITIES
Free Live Music
6–9:30PM
LeClaire Park Bandshell
Back by popular demand, Identity Crisis will be jamming on the Bandshell stage. This classic rock band covers all of your favorites.
Food Vendors
6–9PM
Beiderbecke Dr
Enjoy tasty treats from various food vendors including BBQ, funnel cakes, energy drinks, and more while listening to live music.
Kids Zone Activities
6-8:30PM
LeClaire Park
Davenport Parks and Recreation has put together a full lineup with plenty of free activities to keep children entertained before the fireworks start.
Quad Cities River Bandits game
Starting at 6PM
Modern Woodmen Park
Buy tickets for the ball game, watch the River Bandits take on the Cedar Rapids Kernels and after the game enjoy the fireworks from your seats.
ROCK ISLAND ACTIVITIES
Food Vendors
Starting at 5PM
Schwiebert Riverfront Park
No need to worry about dinner, food vendors will serve up delicious bites all night long, ensuring you stay fueled for the festivities.
Live Music
6–9PM
Schwiebert Riverfront Park Stage
Groove to the beats of Class of '82 as they take the stage with live music that will keep you dancing.
Kids Zone Activities
6–8:30PM
Schwiebert Riverfront Park
Kids can unleash their creativity with face painting, marvel at balloon artists' creations and explore the playground.
In Davenport, parking will be free from 5PM–12AM in city parking ramps downtown (Redstone, River Center, and Harrison St ramps). In Rock Island, parking on the street and in the city parking lots are free.
Red, White, and Boom is presented by the City of Davenport and the City of Rock Island, and supported by the Downtown Davenport Partnership and Rock Island Downtown Alliance — affiliates of the Quad Cities Chamber, Rock Island Parks & Recreation, KWQC, 97X & Townsquare Media, Quad-City Times and Dispatch/Argus, St Ambrose University, Lunardi’s, Upper Mississippi Fleeting, Bent River Brewing Company, Rock Island Happy Joes, The Outhouse, and the Davenport Riverfront Improvement Commission.
